Device and method for reproducing an audio signal

A method for controlling a reproduction of an audio signal of a device powered by an energy storage device, the method comprising the steps of:

• deactivating a normal mode and activating an energy savings mode, wherein power consumption from the energy storage device for reproduction of the audio signal is reduced in the energy savings mode when compared to the normal mode;
• reducing, in the energy savings mode, a bass frequency component of a frequency spectrum of the audio signal and outputting the audio signal with a reduced bass frequency component;
• ascertaining a charge state of the energy storage device;
• and
• controlling the reduction in the bass frequency component based on a decrease in the charge state of the energy storage device.

An apparatus for reproducing an audio signal, the apparatus comprising:

• a control device being operably coupled to an energy storage device, the control device being configured to:
• transmit the audio signal to an amplifier for amplifying the audio signal for playback via a loudspeaker, the audio signal including a bass frequency component;
• receive a charge signal indicative of a charge state of the energy storage device;
• enable the loudspeaker to playback the audio signal at the bass frequency component if the charge state is above a predetermined threshold;
• and
• reduce the bass frequency component if the charge state is below the predetermined threshold to reduce power consumption.